Pamela “Pam” Rae Gooch, 63 of Evansville, Indiana entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2025. She was born on May 2nd, 1962. She fought the good fight and crossed the finish line after a yearlong battle for which she faced with courage and unwavering determination. She was and will continue to be an example to all who knew her and witnessed her fighting spirit. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Gooch, her parents, George and Thelma Hague, her sister, Georgia Cummings, her brother Robert Hague and her nephew Logan Millay.
Pam is survived by her three children, Craig Russell; Kelly George (Brent Davis); Tiffany Lampton (James) all of Evansville; Nine grandchildren; Gracin, Nathaniel, Trace, Addicyn, Isabella, Christian, Deakin, Jonah, and Bryce. She is also survived by her sister Sherry Millay (Jeff) of Louisville, Kentucky; as well as 5 stepchildren, numerous step grandchildren, a sister in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends and neighbors.
To know our Pam was to love her. She was a free spirit with a childlike heart. There was always a song in her heart and you could often hear her singing it throughout the day at the Fairfield Inn where she was often known as “the singing breakfast lady”. She was raised in Valley Village in Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Valley High School where she was a cheerleader during her time as a student there. Pam was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother (YawYaw), sister and daughter. She was a lover of music, Mexican food and beautiful flowers. All of her children will tell you what a wonderful cook she was and she loved making food for her family especially around the holidays. She loved her dogs, Mountain Dew, Garth Brooks and the Chicago Cubs fervently and just as recently as this month was able to take a tour of Wrigley Field. During the last year and a half, Pam has been fighting the fight of her life against cancer. As her good days changed into more difficult ones, one thing remained the same. The warrior spirit inside her never surrendered. She didn’t complain, she didn’t give up. She fought, and on a fall afternoon, she won the battle. She finished her race, and she received her healing. It is that determination and faith that she passes on to all of us to carry forward.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 1 P.M. at Lighthouse Assembly of God at 1005 E. Tavern St, New Harmony, IN. Officiated by Rev. Robby George. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chemo Buddies located at 3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118 Evansville, IN in her honor.
Cathy says
Tiffany and Family, You are all in my heart and prayers! I was blessed to meet your Mom at a birthday party, she was such a fun person and a lovely lady! I am so very sorry for your loss!!
Jeremy Farrar says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig, Kelly, Tiffany, and family during this difficult time. She was the kind of person that always made you feel better when around her. Her up beat, positive attitude always made an impression on me. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for the heavy hearts of the family.
Mike & Sharon Hague says
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with cousin Pam and all her siblings. We had great times together.
I remember Pam running around with her pigtails and always having a smile on her face.
Just last year we had a family reunion where we all got to visit. She also won the chili cook off.
We all love pam and she will be missed.
Now we know she has gone home to be with the Lord and all those who have gone on before .
Continued love and prayers for the family.